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Elmwood Park NJ, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of ALEJANDRO SUAZA-MUNOZ (DOB: 8/31/1987; single; day laborer) of Elmwood Park, NJ on charges of endangering the welfare of a child and criminal sexual contact. The arrest is the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jason Love and the Elmwood Park Police Department under the direction of Chief Michael Foligno.
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Continue reading Ridgewood Village Manager Pays a Visit to the Ridgewood YMCA
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Guild hosted its first annual Ridgewood BBQ and by all accounts the Guild hit it out of the park. The event was held on the beautiful patio at Panico Hair Salon. The event was held on July 25th from 6:30 to 11;00 pm with over 125 people attending.
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From January 2021 through January 2022, over 5.8 million applications for new businesses were filed, according to Business Formation Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau. New Jersey accounted for 177,506 of all new business applications filed nationwide over the same period, the eighth most among states. For those looking to bring a new business to Ridgewood in the near future, understanding the ins and outs of what makes a successful idea is a great place to start — from the needs of the community to a business plan and more. Continue reading Bringing a New Business to Ridgewood, NJ — Understanding What Makes a Successful Business Idea
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark, Ridgewood Water is currently addressing a water main break at the intersection of Glen Avenue and Upper Boulevard. 38 homes are impacted and are without water. Traffic in the area will be disrupted. Crews are working to correct the issue as quickly as possible.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood police officers, firefighters, and Emergency Services personnel responded to multiple storm related incidents late Tuesday afternoon, 07/25. Thankfully, no storm related injuries nor reports of significant property damage were reported. However scattered power outages were reported . A downed tree with live electric wires in the 200 block off West Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood was the one of the most serious incidents of the dozens reported via 911.
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Ridgewood NJ, West Side Presbyterian Church has a long history of supporting musicians and artists…now we’re bringing them together on Sunday, July 30 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm at a Music and Art Showcase.
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Ridgewood NJ, UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced Tuesday a tentative collective bargaining agreement — just days before their current contract was set to lapse.
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Ridgewood NJ, HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EDT THURSDAY. The Heat index values up to 103 expected. For portions of southern Connecticut, northeastern New Jersey and southeastern New York. From 11 AM to 9 PM EDT Thursday.
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Ridgewood NJ, a utility pole located in the 300 block of East Ridgewood Avenue, Ridgewood that supported three (3) electric distribution transformers was snapped in half when a contractor’s medium sized roll-off truck crashed into it on Monday morning, 07/24. One (1) of the transformers leaked a significant amount of fluid onto the roadway during the incident. The truck’s driver was shaken up, but refused ambulance transportation to a local hospital. Damage to the truck was minimal; it may have been driven from the scene. Ridgewood Fire Department firefighters mitigated the fluid spill and cordoned off the affected area. Power outages were reported by residents and business in the immediate area. Ridgewood Police and Ridgewood Emergency Services provided traffic and pedestrian control. A portion of East Ridgewood Avenue was closed for an extended period while PSE&G Electric Division crews worked.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Deputy Mayor Pamela Perron fired off a cheap shot at critics of Peter Primavera, the Village’s Historic Preservation Consultant, when she chose to defend him at the close of Wednesday night’s Village Council Meeting, after all opportunities for public rebuttal had officially ended.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village Council is looking for Village residents who are interested in volunteering to serve on the following Boards and Committees: Project Pride, The Ridgewood Arts Council, The Ridgewood Green Team, and The Central Business District Advisory Committee.
